Definition of double agent - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
intelligence workspy serving two opposing nations, hiding true loyalty
- The double agent passed secrets to both governments for years.
- The double agent relayed coded messages to both intelligence services.
- They suspected a double agent after several missions were compromised.
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Expressions with double
serve a second purpose or function at the same time
My sofa doubles as a guest bed.
retrace one's steps to a previous point
After realizing the mistake, she doubled back to the store.
having two appointments or reservations at the same time
She was double booked and had to reschedule one of her meetings.
date where two couples participate together
We went on a double date to the movies.
dipping food twice in sauce
He was caught doing a double dip at the party.
hidden aspect of someone's life kept secret
She discovered his double life after finding secret emails.
at twice the usual speed
The soldiers marched in double time to catch up.
stronger dare given when someone refuses the first dare
He gave her a double dog dare to eat the bug.
risky decision with high stakes
Choosing to invest was a double or nothing move.
bend at the waist from laughter or pain
He doubled over with laughter at the joke.
sudden reaction showing surprise or disbelief
He did a double take when he saw the price.
share a space meant for one person
We had to double up in the small hotel room.
secretly have two different lives or identities
He managed to live a double life for years without anyone knowing.
very quickly or immediately
He left the room at the double when he heard the alarm.
perform together as a pair, often in entertainment
They do a double act on stage every Friday.
look again in surprise or disbelief
She did a double take when she saw the celebrity.
challenge to do something difficult or risky
He accepted the double dare to jump into the cold lake.
game with two ropes and jumping
The kids played double dutch at recess.
situation with twice the usual problems
With both kids sick, it was double trouble.
apply different rules unfairly to similar situations
She tends to have double standards when judging her friends.
to have a secret life in addition to a public one
He led a double life as a spy.
act in a way that hides true intentions
She played a double game, concealing her real plans from everyone.
person dipping food twice in shared sauce
She was called a double dipper at the party for double dipping her chip.
reaffirm one's effort or commitment to a task
She doubled down on her efforts to finish the project on time.
Expressions with agent
government agent inciting law-breaking for arrests
The agent provocateur led the activists into a trap.
entity balancing different demands from various stakeholders
The project manager acted as an agent serving many masters.
reveal an undercover agent's identity or mission
The journalist's article could blow the agent's cover.
person handling customer calls in a call center
The call center agent resolved my issue quickly.
substance used to remove dirt and stains
She bought a new cleaning agent for the kitchen.
person who assists customers with inquiries or issues
The customer agent resolved my issue quickly.
person who sells products or services for a company
The sales agent closed a deal worth thousands.
employee handling ticket sales and customer inquiries
She works as a ticket agent at the concert hall.
person who arranges and sells travel tickets and accommodations
She booked her vacation through a local travel agent.
person who sells or advises on insurance policies
The insurance agent explained my coverage options and sold me a policy.
person hired to manage publicity for a client or group
The press agent arranged interviews for the movie star.
person responsible for buying goods for a company
The purchasing agent negotiated a deal with suppliers to reduce costs.
person helping buy or sell properties
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
person who secretly gathers information for a government
The secret agent delivered the documents to his contact.
person employed to protect people places or information from harm
The security agent checked each visitor's identification at the entrance.
person representing artists in negotiations
Her talent agent negotiated a better contract for her next album.
person who collects money at a toll booth
The toll agent handed me a receipt.
person trusted to handle secret or private tasks
The company hired a confidential agent to investigate the leak.
government employee enforcing federal laws
The federal agent arrested the suspect for tax evasion.
spy working for a foreign government
He was arrested as a foreign agent.
person secretly employed in espionage for a government
The intelligence agent gathered crucial information for the mission.
person representing writers to publishers
The literary agent secured a book deal for the author.
professional representing actors in entertainment
The theatrical agent secured a role for her client.
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- French:agent double, ...
- German:Doppelagent, ...
- Italian:doppio agente, ...
- Spanish:agente doble, ...
- Portuguese:agente duplo, ...
- Chinese:双重间谍, ...
- Japanese:二重スパイ, ...
- Arabic:عَمِيلٌ مُزْدَوِج, ...
- Hebrew:סוֹכֵן כָּפוּל, ...
- Russian:двойной агент, ...
- Ukrainian:подвійний агент, ...
- Hindi:दोहरा एजेंट, ...
- Bengali:দ্বৈত গুপ্তচর, ...
- Catalan:agent doble, ...
- Czech:dvojitý agent, ...
- Danish:dobbeltagent, ...
- Dutch:dubbelagent, ...
- Greek:διπλός πράκτορας, ...
- Hungarian:kettős ügynök, ...
- Khmer:ចារបុរសពីរភាគី, ...
- Korean:이중간첩, ...
- Persian:جاسوس دوجانبه, ...
- Polish:podwójny agent, ...
- Portuguese (BR):agente duplo, ...
- Romanian:agent dublu, ...
- Swedish:dubbelagent, ...
- Thai:สายลับสองหน้า, ...
- Turkish:çifte ajan, ...
- Vietnamese:điệp viên hai mang, ...
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